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Sathya Sai Centre of Hurstville Monthly Newsletter June/July 2015

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Sathya Sai International Organisation of Australia & PNG, NSW Region East

Monthly Newsletter Sathya Sai Centre of Hurstville

Venue: Hurstville South Public School, Cnr. Maher St. & King Georges Rd. Hurstville, NSW Time: 7.45pm - 9.15pm Tel: 02 9588 7413 Mob: 0422 507 296

Our web: http://www.saiaustralia.org.au Newsletter Editor: Ravi Shankar

Have no desires to place before GOD, whatever HE does with you, however HE treats you, is the gift that HE likes best to give you! - Sathya Sai Baba

Selfless Service Opportunities

Nursing Home Visit Venue:

Hillcrest Nursing Home11 Mimosa Street

Oatley, NSW

Date: Sunday 28th June 2015

Time: 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Spending 1 hour with home-care residents: singing songs, conversing, joking, birthdays &

Christmas wishes, gifts and so on.

ALL WELCOME

For more information contact: Bill Andrianopoulos - 0422 592 968

Thomas Reddall Breakfast Club Breakfast Service for School Students

Sathya Sai Centre of Hurstville has a service project to participate in this breakfast club. Centre participants can join in by donating any amount of the following items: •Orange juice •Apple juice •Long life Full cream milk •Any cereals •Vegemite •Jam

You may give your donation to our Service Coordinator:

Bill Andrianopoulos - 0422 592 968

Sathya Sai Centre of Hurstville Stands for Universal Spirituality

The programs of Sathya Sai Centre of Hurstville are principally based on Universal Spiritual Principles, giving values to Human Values in our every thought, word and deed and thereby harmonising these three into One known as Truth. This unity in turn can give rise to the unity and peace on our earth and beyond.

One of the main programs of the Centre is Sai Spiritual Education which can help us to live in unconditional love. A good proportion of our Sai Spiritual Education is presented through Interactive Spiritual Workshops. Efforts are made to implement the knowledge gained, in our group activities and in our personal daily activities in life such as selfless service to needy people in the environment.

The five human values — when practiced with integrity — render good character which transforms the chaotic society into one of peace, harmony and vision.

Human Values in ac-on - Fiji Medical Camps -

By Anil Patel Anil Patel is an active member of Sathya Sai Centre of Hurstville. He has often volunteered to accompany the Sai Medical Team to serve in Fiji. He tells us about some of his spiritual experiences which he gained and would like to share them with others. Patel believes that practising the teachings of Divine Master, Sathya Sai Baba on seva, is the highest kind of devotion or worship of God. Needless to say he endeavours to practice spirituality on this path of seva and quotes:

“Man can justify himself and prove his claim to be worthy individual only through Seva (service), undertaken sincerely, selflessly and with no thought of worldly reward. Seva is the only path to Self-realisation. It is the highest expression of the sacrifice love involves. You have to expand yourselves in Seva, unto the very last breath. You cannot retire after certain years of Seva or when you reach a certain age. When you have such a Lord and Master, there should be no dearth of Sevaks (servants). The servants are the glory of the Lord.” - Baba. (Continued on next page)

Anil Patel

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Soup Kitchen Service Exodus Foundation - 180 Liverpool Rd,

Ashfield NSW 2131 Saturday 29th August 2015

8.00am - 1.00pm

NORMAL LIST of ingredients for our soup kitchen service:

•1 X 10 kg basmati rice

•1 X 200g Sambhar Powder (MTR brand)

•4 X 500ml bottles of salad dressing

•4 X 2L bottles of cordial (various flavours)

•500g all purpose seasoning

•1 X 2L vegetable cooking oil

•500g salt

•18 X 425g tins of red kidney beans

•18 X 425g tins of crushed tomatoes

•1 X 200g packet fenugreek - methi

•1 X 400g packet cumin seeds - jeera

•1 X 500g pkt mustard seeds - sarso

•400g Oregano

•10 leaves -curry leaves (tej patti)

•1 Litre Kikkomen Soy Sauce

•2 X 500g jars ready-made Crushed

Ginger

• 2 X 500g jars ready-made Crushed

Garlic

Please consult Bill Andrianoupoulos before buying for the current needs for

next Soup Kitchen Service.

You may contribute just a single item or full quantity needed as mentioned in this list.Kindly hand over your contribution to our

Service coordinator:

Bill Andrianopoulos - 0422 592 968

(Continued from previous page) For almost a decade now, Sai Medical Unit of the Sathya Sai International Organisation of Australia has been providing yearly Sai Medical Camps to the needy people of Fiji, a small nation but a blooming hub of the South Pacific.

Usually a team of around 50 dedicated Sai devotees from Australia includes medical practitioners and volunteers. Apart from this, a group of around 40 local Fijian medical students and nurses join the Australiam team and provide their local medical experience experties side by side. The main objective of the team is to provide medical services to remote areas of Fiji where accessibility to Hospital or Health Centres are scarsely possible due to their rural village style living.

On arrival at any of the pre-allocated Camp – usually a school, the team witnesses scores of people of all background and works of life eagerly waiting for medical services to commence. A number of them would walk or travel by other transports for miles, in order to take this opportunity to acquire professional medical free services. Such a typical day in their life starts with a multifaith prayer. After that the medical team moves into action. (START THE DAY WITH LOVE)

Hundreds who queue in order to register themselves and follow the queue to the Triage, are then in the process of being provided consultations. What amazes me is the PATIENCE and LOVE that flows in all parts of the Camp, and let me relate some of my experiences.

The medical team’s love is so forthcoming that the people waiting forget the hours that they may have travelled and waited. They start smiling, singing and cannot comprehend how so many medical providers have come from abroad, giving up their time, money and energy in order to provide the needed medical services to them.

Moving around the camp from each medical unit to the next, what is prevalent is the loving, caring and tremendous patience shown by the members of the medical team who take all the time to ensure that the patients are adequately attended to.


Australian Medical Team

Patients waiting for the medical team’s arrival


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Sai Spiritual Education Classes for Children

Time: 10.30am -12.30pm

Venue: RAIN property,

501 Forest Rd., Penshurst, NSW

Dates for SSE classes:

Please contact

Rajeshwari Singh: Tel: 02 9584 3001

Mobile: 0450 521 983Email: [email protected]

Parents are requested to serve their Children by enrolling them for instilling education in human values as basic principles in building their good

character at home, in school, at work place, in the society and in the nation.

Sathya Sai Centre of Hurstville has a qualified and experienced SSE Teacher giving service to

parents and children.

“The end of education is character.” - Sathya Sai Baba

Gayatri Yagna (Laksha Archanam)

Chanting Universal Prayer in Sanskrit language with rituals

Date: Friday 10th July 2015

Time: 8.00pmVenue details:

At the residence of:LOWRENCE & SHOBHANA KISHUN

29 Glenarvon Street, Strathfield, NSW Tel: 9742 1015

This service program is conducted outside the Centre by a group of Centre

members for peace and happiness in the world; and to disseminate

awareness of Sathya Sai Baba’s teachings to the general public.

The program is held at homes of people in the society at their request.

Contact R.D. Patel - 02 9570 5298

Most of the patients who have provided me with feedbacks over the years have similar experiences. They were listened to, lovingly attended to with all the compassion and care and respect for them. They were treated accordingly and medication was provided wherever necessary depending on its availability. Medications are the voluntary donations from Sai devotees in Australia at Sai centres and groups level.

Some years ago, at the medical service camp, during the month

of Ramzan, an elderly Fakir (a poor man) came up tome and said:

“For all the loving services the medical team has provided, I have got nothing to give you in return. However I am a singer and can I sing you a song?“

I obliged. He pulled a chair and sat down and asked me to sit on his lap. He then sang a Qawali. There was tears flowing from his eyes. The people who were listening his Qawali, were also in tears. Hence the DAY ENDED WITH LOVE.

At the end of the medical service day the medical team, though so tired, but in full spiritual spirit characterises itself by packing all the equipment, loading them into the carrier, thanking the School Management for facilities provided. The bus awaits all the hardworking medical team members to board and heads back to the resting camp. But before retiring for the night, the medical team prepares itself for the following day. In the bus what I witness are a tired bunch of loving, blissful, medical team having thoroughly tested for their Human Values in the services that they provided.

Forthcoming Fiji Medical Camp 15 - 23 August 2015

Registration for the 2015 Fiji Medical Camp has closed; the 2015 Medical

Camp visit to Fiji now has a full complement.

Those who wish to participate in this service by way of voluntary donations for medical supplies, please wait for the announcements in our Hurstville Sai Centre in due course.


Dentistry in action

Dentistry in action


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Self Transformation Programs

(STP) For June/July 2015

The Self Transformation Programs of the Sathya Sai Centre of Hurstville will be held

as follows:

Group 1 At the residence of Brian & Satya

Champness16 Hillcrest Ave, Morebank, NSW

At 7.30pmFor schedule date, contact:

Group 1 facilitator, Brian Champness - 02 9601 4030

Group 2At the residence of

R.D. & Meenaben Patel816 King Georges Rd., Hurstville, NSW

At 8.00pmTel: 02 9570 5298

For schedule date, contact:Group 2 facilitator, R.D. Patel :

02 9570 5298

Group 3At the residence of Nirupa Prasad

3/162 Harrow Road, Kogarah. NSW At 7.30pm

Tel: 02 9599 2421For schedule date, contact:

Group 3 facilitator, Nirupa Prasad - 02 9599 2421

Self Transformation Program is conducted outside normal programs of the Centre where participants serve each other by

sharing spiritual knowledge and understanding the reality that we are in

fact one in the Spirit. This service is also open to general public

who are interested to participate in this study circle, understand and practise the principles of Nine-point Code of Conduct laid down by Sathya Sai Baba for spiritual

growth.

Those who wish to join the STP, please contact:

STP Supervisor, Jitendra Sahani

02 8060 5429

STP Coordinator, Brian Champness

02 9601 4030

SSE Students and Youth Corner

The Guru is the physician for the illness which brings about the suffering of alternate birth and death. He is an adept at the treatment needed for the cure. If you do not get such a Guru, pray to the Lord Himself to show you the way . . . and He will surely come to your rescue.

- Sathya Sai Baba


- Sathya Sai Baba


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Ladies Wing Corner The idea of having this corner of the newsletter is to help you decide what to cook at home and how to cook it. From these tips on cookery techniques to facts and information about health and nutrition, about good recipes, and about quality home cooking, everyone of us can share, care and enjoy.

If you think we have missed the mark, we want to hear your thoughts – good and bad – to make sure we provide as useful ideas as possible.

If you have any good information on vegetarianism or vegetarian food recipes, sweets, cakes

Universal Spirituality

Program (Human Values)

Thursday 2nd July 2015

Sathya Sai Centre of Hurstville presents

Universal Spirituality Program on every

1st Thursday of the month from

7.45pm - 9.15pm based on Eternal

Universal Spiritual Principles

People from all faiths and all works of life are

welcome

Program includes:

• Meditation on Cosmic Sound

• Earth Anthem

• Group devotional singing

• Universal Prayer

• Interactive workshop

• Prayer for world peace

The program concludes with refreshments

For more information contact:

Ravi Shankar Tel: 02 9588 7413; 0422 507 296

Brian Champness Tel: 02 9601 4030; 0411 152 070

Naan bread

Quick and easy to make. Simple naan breads, flavoured with garlic and fresh coriander leaves.

Ingredients needed: For the dough

• 250g plain flour • 2 tsp sugar • ½ tsp salt • ½ tsp baking powder • 110-130ml fullcream milk • 2 tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing

For the topping • Poppy seeds or sesame seeds, or chopped garlic and fresh coriander • 1 tbsp butter, melted, to serve

Preparation method 1. For the dough, sift the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder into a bowl. 2. In another bowl, mix together the milk and the oil.3. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture (1).4. Pour the liquid mixture into the well (2). 5. Slowly mix together for the dough by working from the centre and

incorporating the flour from the edges of the well, to make a smooth and soft dough.

6. Knead thoroughly for 8-10 minutes, adding a little flour if the dough is too sticky.

7. Place the dough into a preferably oiled bowl, cover with a damp tea-towel/cloth and leave it in a warm place for 10-15 minutes.

8. Divide the dough into five balls.9. Preheat the grill to medium and place a heavy baking sheet on the upper

shelf of the grill to heat.10. Roll the dough balls out quite thinly, ideally in a teardrop shape.11. Sprinkle over your chosen topping and press into the surface of the dough.12. Place the naans onto the hot baking sheet and grill for just 1-2 minutes, or

until lightly browned. 13. Brush with butter and serve hot with or without any curry/source

combination.


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Office Bearers Sathya Sai Centre of Hurstville

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PresidentRavi Shankar

Tel: 029588 7413; 0422 507 296

Vice PresidentBrian Champness

Tel: 02 9601 4030; 0411 152 070

Devotional CoordinatorMaria Grady

Tel: 02 9520 8896; 0470 092 867

Education CoordinatorRajeshwari Singh

Tel: 02 9584 3001; 0450 521 983

Service CoordinatorBill AndrianopoulosTel: 0422 592 968

Ladies Wing CoordinatorShobhana Kissun

Tel: 02 9742 1015; 0412 474 717

Youth Wing CoordinatorPriya Patel

Tel: 02 8735 7305: 0402 961 463

Ad-hoc positionsTreasurer

Dr. Gunu NakerTel: 02 9522 0357; 0438 283 411

Youth Advisor & STP SupervisorJitendra Sahani

Tel: 02 8060 5429: 0434 652 558

Universal Spirituality Program CoordinatorRavi Shankar

Tel: 02 9588 7413; 0422 507 296

Bhajan CoordinatorsAruna Shankar

Tel: 02 9588 7413: 0401 615 799Satya Bhama

Tel: 02 9601 4030: 0419 264 060

Centre External Programs

Gayatri Yagna CoordinatorR.D. Patel

Tel: 02 9570 5298; 0402 115 298

STP Program CoordinatorBrian Champness

Tel: 02 9601 4030; 0411 152 070

STP Group 1 FacilitatorBrian Champness

Tel: 02 9601 3001; 0411 152 070

STP Group 2 FacilitatorR.D. Patel

Tel: 02 9570 5298; 0402 115 298

STP Group 3 FacilitatorNirupa Prasad

Tel: 02 9599 2421; 0412 128 217

Thursday 02/07/2015 Universal Spirituality Program

7.45pm - 9.15pmMeditation

Earth AnthemDevotional singingMulti-faith prayers

Human Values Workshop(Human Values & the Law of Karma)

Presenter: Ravi ShankarPrayer for world peace

Calendar of Forthcoming Devotional Programs for June/July 2015

Thursday 09 /07/2015Centre normal program

7.45pm - 9.15pmBhajans

Multi-faith prayersSpiritual Message

AratiPrayer for world peace

External Program

Saturday 27/06/2015Unity Meeting

of NSW Region East3.00pm - 6.00pm

Venue:Strathfield Girls High School

Albert Rd, StrathfieldNSW

Thursday 25/06/2015Centre Normal Program

7.45pm - 9.15pmYouth - Bhajans

Multi-faith prayersSpiritual Message by Youth

AratiPrayer for world peace

External Program Friday 10/07/2015

Gayatri YagnaTime: 8.00pm

At the residence of:LOWRENCE & SHOBHANA KISHUN 29 Glenarvon Street, Strathfield, NSW

Tel: 9742 1015For more informa8on call:

R.D. Patel - 02 9570 5298

External Program Sunday19/07/2015

Nursing Home Service2.30pm. - 3.30pm

Venue:Hillcrest Nursing Home

11 Mimosa Street Oatley, NSW

ALL WELCOME


7.45pm - 9.30pm

BhajanMulti-faith prayers

STUDY CIRCLE by LADIES WINGArati

Prayer for world peace

Thursday 30/07/2015

Significance of Guru Purnima 7.45pm - 9.15pm

Youth BhajanMulti-faith prayers

Spiritual Message - Guru PurnimaPrayer for world peace

Refreshments

July 2015 PROGRAMS


7.45pm - 9.30pm

BhajanMulti-faith prayers

Spiritual MessageArati

Prayer for world peace

June 2015 PROGRAMS


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